When you’re
thinking of having a pool installed for your home, the main decision
to make is what type of pool you want. Right now, there are three
types available on the market.
Concrete Pools
Concrete
pools are custom-built and can be molded into any size or shape. They
are often called gunite or shotcrete pools, because concrete is
applied by being shot from a “cement gun” onto steel-reinforced
walls. Once the concrete dries, there are several options: it can be
plastered smooth, painted, finished with a textured aggregate surface
or have tiles placed over it. An alternative to the gun method is to
have the pool formed similar to how house foundations are laid down.
This is usually done when the pool is on a hillside, to ensure
stability.
Vinyl Pools
Vinyl
pools are built by attaching the vinyl liner to a reinforced frame
made of steel, aluminum, or non-corrosive polymer. They can be easily
constructed, usually within one to three weeks, but are easily
damaged by pets, sharp object, and even pool toys.
Fiberglass
Pools
Fiberglass
pools are tougher. Built by simply inserting a factory-molded
fiberglass shell into a hole, installation can easily be done within
a day. However, because of its pre-molded nature, it only comes in a
few shapes and sizes. It also has a higher price tag than the other
options.
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